{"product_id":"celestron-cgx-l-equatorial-mount-and-tripod-91531","title":"Celestron CGX-L Equatorial Mount and Tripod - 91531","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCelestron CGX-L Equatorial Mount and Tripod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the product that everyone in Astronomy is talking about; the brand new Celestron CGX-L Equatorial Mount and Tripod. This Equatorial Mount \u0026amp; Tripod from Celestron is a major design and fabrication upgrade in every way, over previous Celestron mounts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHere are some of the new features Celestron incorporated into this mount:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased 75lb load capacity offers exceptional load capacity-to-weight ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Aux accessory ports and autoguider port on the Dec axis for better cable management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger 144mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonger 270mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive 70mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew accessory tray holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an upright stand for holding your smartphone or tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty, 31.5mm stainless steel counterweight shaft to support additional counterweights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional add-on polar axis finderscope custom designed for CGX and CGX-L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports WiFi and wireless operation (optional) accessories such as StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module (these items are sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, lower profile equatorial head provides improved stability and portability. Sturdy and more rigid, with quicker dampening time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation at full capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear windows built into motor covers so pulleys and belts can be monitored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear meshing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and lower accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal hard stops for both axes prevent cable tension and tripod strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stops (fail safe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Celestron's new PWI telescope control software, co-developed by PlaneWave Instruments. Software features multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware Polar Align: “All-Star Polar Alignment” allows quick and very precise polar alignment. Align on any bright named star without extra polar alignment accessories, apps, or other assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3º-65º latitude range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-fit Vixen\/CG-5 and Losmandy\/CGE dovetail saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+20º of additional tracking past the meridian on either side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned tripod has a widened stance for added stability. The minimum tripod height has also been lowered; Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated handles for easy transport and portability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new ergonomic adjustment knobs with reduced friction for smooth and easy positioning under full loads. Stationary latitude knob with a newly-designed linkage system greatly reduces the amount of friction when polar aligning the mount. Redesigned azimuth adjustment with low-friction Teflon bearings to make adjustments easy under full load. No more binding or rough adjustments!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an easy-to-read latitude scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron's newly designed CGX-L Computerized Equatorial mount is the latest addition to their fully computerized equatorial mount series.  Capable of carrying  Celestron’s largest optical tubes with ease, CGX-L is designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers looking for exceptional load capacity to weight ratio, compact design, and innovative features that fully support large telescopes, imaging kits, and the latest in wireless tech accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey design goals included larger 144mm diameter worm wheels which provide smoother operation and can more accurately drive heavier loads, longer 270mm dovetail saddle to support larger optical tubes, remote operation friendly features such as home and limit optical sensors, easier polar alignment adjustments, and better cable management overall. In addition, mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and easier to transport. This new mount is COMPACT.  ERGONOMIC.  and highly INNOVATIVE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELECTRONICS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexStar+ hand control with USB port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 port used to connect directly to PC with PWI Software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 available autoguider ports for optimum cable management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePEC sensor and PPEC ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded 12VDC power input barrel connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn\/Off rocker switch with red LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs inner-description\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGerman Equatorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInstrument load capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTripod height adjustment range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.75” to 52.75”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTripod leg diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLatitude adjustment range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3º-65º\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTripod Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.2lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEQ Head Weight w\/o Counterweight Shaft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTotal EQ Head Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.6lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMax Slew Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4º\/second (3º\/second is default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTracking Rates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, Solar, and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNumber of Auxiliary ports \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAutoguide port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron \/PlaneWave Instruments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGX-L Equatorial Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGX-L Tripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory Tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 22 lb Counterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm Allen Wrench (contained in rear carry handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30284811073,"sku":"CEL-91531","price":3847.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/products\/91531_CGX-L_Mount_01.jpeg?v=1776458909","url":"https:\/\/khanscope.com\/en-fr\/products\/celestron-cgx-l-equatorial-mount-and-tripod-91531","provider":"Khan Scope Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}